My daughter requested I make spinach balls not too long ago to go along with dinner. I felt like those were more hors d'oeuvres, and in pulling several recipes together, I created my own, and instead created these patties. I felt like they were more "side dish" type of an item to serve with chicken, fish, beef, anything. And the extras made a great little snack! Spinach Patties 2 bags frozen spinach 2 large egg 1 stick … [Read more...]
Why You Should Buy Rotiserie Chicken From The Deli
Meet your new best friend. The rotisserie chicken from the deli. Why is this you ask? It's your solution to dinner. It's one of my favorite life hacks. And we see it every time we go to the store and most of us just pass it on by without thinking about it. I'm not saying throw the chicken on the table and you're done. Although you totally can do that, make a couple of side dishes, and that takes care of that. But I'm … [Read more...]
What To Eat: Mini Frozen Sandwich Treats
I've decided to make it a goal to share some healthy living tips and recipes in the beginning of the week since that's when we tend to regain our focus on eating healthy and remembering that diet that we were on or at least supposed to be on. Am I right here? Don't you agree that come Monday, it's always "Ok time to diet again" kind of mentality? Of course, the weekend is probably the time of the week that we splurge most, so that's … [Read more...]
What To Eat: Tuna Cups
Focus, determination, sacrifice. For me, this is what it takes to lose weight. I'm not one of those gals that can eat like a horse, not gain an ounce... and on the flip side drop 5 or 10 pounds just with the snap of a finger. For me, it's work. Hard work. And I know it's a challenge I'll have to face the rest of my life. It's something that I struggle with daily. Why? Because I know the slightest mess up, meaning a long weekend out of … [Read more...]
4 Tips to Bounce Back from the Super Bowl Food Hangover
Super Bowl Sunday is the number one food noshing day of the year. Did you know that? I have this love/hate relationship with Super Bowl Sunday. I love it because we go to this big party every year and there is more food than you can imagine. 100 people party = lots of food! And GOOD stuff... sigh.... oh my poor clothes will be SO tight the next day! After all, it's only just ONE day right? Why not indulge in all the goodness! So if you've … [Read more...]
Eat This: Zero Point Broccoli Soup
There is really no time I'm never not focused on my diet and weight goals. It's one of those things I've learned that I can't let go of. I've accepted the fact that I'm vertically challenged, I have a slow metabolism, and I can gain weight just by looking at food. So therefore, I'm always keeping myself in check. That being said, and being that I am a former Weight Watchers leader, I'm always creating new and interesting ways to modify … [Read more...]
What To Eat: Crack Puffcorn
Ok I know that really sounds bad. I've never done crack. In fact, I've never done drugs. True confession. But all I know is that this has a euphoric high kinda taste that I imagine it's like crack. It's SO good when you're eating, and you're always wanting just a little bit more. Totally addictive. Sigh. So let me tell you, this isn't for the diet books. It's for the football party, slumber party or birthday party for … [Read more...]
Coffee Protein Smoothie
For all you coffee lovers, this is for you. For all you protein shake drinkers, this is for you. Coffee meets a healthy meal replacement. If you want you coffee every morning, here you go. If you need a fast breakfast on the run, this is your answer. Instead of milk, instead of water, instead of juice and fruit, why not use your favorite coffee in your smoothie? You can use your single serve K-cup, or make a pot of coffee and keep … [Read more...]
The BEST Cranberry Sauce EVER
The BEST cranberry sauce EVER. Requested EVERY year. Don't know if I'll ever make another. There. Enough said. I'll be making it for Thanksgiving this week. Recipe from my Williams Sonoma book I got eons ago. But you can find the recipe HERE. SO good if you like the fresh stuff vs canned. Just sayin... ... to grandmother's house we go.... Tell me if everyone raves about it! … [Read more...]
What’s For Dinner: Greek Style Ribs
The one word you hear me say lots around here is "busy". We're all busy this, that, this, that, whatever. Who isn't busy right? And it's not to sound bad or negative, it just is what it is. We all do lots of different things, so when I find things that are quick and easy and save time, I'm ALL over it. Because guess what? I'm busy TOO! And so I'm sure lots of you relate to those crazy chaotic days. That's what I want to do for you. Let … [Read more...]
Fuzzy Friday: Salted Caramel White Russian
On one of my recent trips to the liquor store, they had a big barrel at the front of the store full of flavored vodkas at a really good price. There was one that caught my eye that I couldn't pass up. Salted Caramel. I was like SERIOUSLY? I'm obsessed with everything salted caramel. I can't ever pass by dark chocolate and salted caramel bars when I see them at the store. So when I saw this vodka, I had to try it out. Nothing really to … [Read more...]
Baked S’mores Dip
The first thing I said when I saw this was OH MY GOD. Like in valley girl voice. No recipe. Just an image on instagram from my friend Mindy, and I was swept away. Not because I'm a s'mores lover, but I know my kids love em and really, I don't know too many people who don't. So, that Greek way of cooking in me, I just figured it out (which isn't rocket science) and got the three things and put it together. Make sure to read below for my … [Read more...]
Fuzzy Friday: Fall Harvest Vodka
Like fashion, I like two extremes of cocktails, in case you haven't figured out by now. One, I like things pretty fancy, meaning let's do something different, line the rim with something creative, and make it bling. Or two, I like things as simple and easy as they get, just throwing something together really fast. Well, this SUPER yummy drink is part one and two. Yes, it's only 3 ingredients and SUPER easy to throw together, but one of these … [Read more...]
Simple Stir Fry 1, 2, 3
You and I have had this discussion before. Being vertically challenged isn't easy. I'm always keeping tabs on what I eat. Sometimes I keep tabs and watch it go down the hatch! HA! But seriously, the older I get, the more I try to really keep on top of myself because something as little as 5 pounds shows way more than someone who is inches taller than me. So I'm always coming up with ways to have easy throw together meals that take little … [Read more...]
Fuzzy Friday: Pink Fizz
I'm heading out to Chicago this weekend and I'm absolutely BESIDE myself excited. Business or pleasure? Pleasure! I'm going for a cousin's wedding, and some of these family I haven't seen in 30 years! So today I thought of a celebratory type of cocktail to share with all of you. We tend to think of champagne for toasting and weddings, and bellinis for much of the same. So today my Pink Fizz is a little twist on this, combining sparkling … [Read more...]
Fuzzy Friday: Mommy’s Shirley Temple
Yet another week has flown by, and it's still in the 90's. Just as I was getting geared up for fall, mother nature wants to mess with us. For how long, we shall see. So I'm dealing with the heat of the weather and my hormones that like to play mind games with me as well! HA! #heatwave This week, this chic doesn't have time for fancy pants. I'm not entertaining this weekend as I'm going to be more of a sports mom on the go. So I'm creating … [Read more...]
What’s For Dinner: The Best Pot Roast
I'm not a pot roast kinda gal, but I know it's a good meaty, hearty kinda meal, especially perfect for those cold evenings. And because I'm not a huge pot roast kinda gal, I thought I'd try this recipe a dear friend of mine shared with me. A family recipe passed down from generations, I can see why its a huge hit with their family and why it's easy as pie. If you're looking for something to make that you can put it in crockpot and forget it … [Read more...]
Fuzzy Friday: Caramel Apple Martini
September is here and I can't help myself. Is it just me or are you just SOOOOOO ready for fall too? I know I'm jumping the gun a bit. In fact, I really should have shared a END TO SUMMER cocktail being that it's all labor day weekend, but I love the scents of fall, the warm colors of fall, the flavors of fall. So Labor Day or not, I'm kicking off fall right here baby! Let's do it, shall we? So..... Caramel apple.... mmmmmmm.... … [Read more...]
Easy Crockpot Chicken Tacos: Taco Tuesday
Now that school is back in session, I've made a promise to myself that I'm going to try to do better as mother hen and be better about preparing dinner for the crew. We all get busy, I work from home, which is nice and flexible, but still, I consider myself busy working, not eating bon bons on the sofa. ... While many days I wish I WAS eating bon bons on the sofa! LOL!... but often I've found I look up from my errands and … [Read more...]
Fuzzy Friday: Pink Tart
Fuzzy Friday, here we go! Sometimes we just need to throw something refreshing together. Nothing fancy. Something refreshing and EASY. And it's fun. I'm all about easy and yummy because sometimes, we don't have time for fanciness. The point of this is to unwind and celebrate the end of the week, all of our achievements, and the upcoming weekend. Instead of the basic Sprite or Coke, I love to have Fresca around the house. I love the … [Read more...]
